State Inauguration Opens Biennial Session at Noon
The General Assembly began its biennial session today at noon with Governor Beeckman and state officers sworn in at the State House. The ceremonies were brief and followed by the Senate and House taking their oaths. Richard W. Jennings named General Treasurer. In the Senate, Arthur L. headed the oath administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Richard W. Jennings
Beeckman
Senate
House of Representatives
Ofice
Arthur L
Rhode Island General Assembly opens with new leaders elected
Smith of Barrington was elected President and James F. Deeley of Johnston as reading clerk in the House. Arthur P Sumner of Providence was elected Speaker Raymond G Mowry reading clerk and Charles H Howland recording clerk. In the Senate and House Richard W. Jennings of Cranston was elected General Treasurer. A short reception followed inaugurations. Key measures include abolition of property qualifications and universal male suffrage for those who participate in war, ratification of the Federal prohibition amendment, and remedial action for the Rhode Island Company amid financial distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Company
General Assembly
Charles Ray At Y M C A In His Own Home Town
Charles Ray appears in a staged photo play titled In His Own Home Town at the Y M C A this Saturday with a matinee at 3 in the afternoon. The story follows a small city dominated by a political boss and a hypocritical churchman as Jimmy Duncan leaves town to seek fortune elsewhere and faces striking events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ray
Jimmy Duncan
Mr Ray
Jimmy
Lower price for gas delayed six months
Bristol County Gas and Electric Company postpones the coal and oil price clause for six months. Gas price in Bristol and Warren remains 1.20 per thousand cubic feet until the clause takes effect, a voluntary move to hope coal and oil costs ease by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Gas and Electric Company
Public Utilities Commission
Bristol
Warren
Minstrel show postponed to February dates
The Thirteenth Company minstrel performance is delayed due to illness among end men. It will now be held on Thursday February 6 and Friday February 7 to raise funds for Bristol boys serving in the United States and welcome them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
United States
Community Sing at Colt Memorial High School
The next Community Sing will be held tomorrow in the auditorium of Colt Memorial High School. A large attendance is hoped for and further steps will be taken toward forming a choral club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Letters From Overseas From Charles Sparks in 301st Engineers
The letter from Priv Charles H Sparks of Warren details his voyage from Camp Devens through Canada and the Atlantic to England and France, marching toward Germany. He notes rest camps, Europe’s towns, and living conditions, plus a hope to return home soon and best wishes to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sparks
301St Engineers
France
Germany
Namquit Worsted Company
Charles H Sparks
Charles W Sparks
Warren
Priv Sparks
76Th Division
Camp Devens
Greenville
Luxemburg
New Hampshire
Vermont
Montreal
Canada
Durham Castle
Suifers
St. Lawrence River
Halifax
Blue Seas
Cardiff
Wales
Manchester
England
Southampton
la Havre
St Amand
Drevant
Toul
Flirey
No Man's Land
Bertincourt
Cologne
Coblen
St. Benoit
Thurnersville
Ozerailles
Charles
Soldier writes from Germany after WWI travel
Charles describes impressions of German towns in December 1918. He notes Germans welcoming Allied troops, better housing with straw beds, electric lights, and up to date city life in Tries. He mentions a possible return to the States from Coblenz near the Rhine and wishes readers a Merry Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oweleig
Germany
Bous
Wasseleisch
Russia
France
States
Tries
Rhine
Coblenz
Charles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cyale- Locks & Hardware
Pty
Arnie
Maren
Wardwell Lumber CO
Bristol, R. I
Connery’s
Men's Shop
Staples Coal
Star Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks
MR. Fix-It
Keystone
George Beban
Jules OF
Great North Woods
Lee Houdini
Mack Sennet
Metro
Dainty May Allison
Mildred Vane
George Walsh
Gov
R. Livingston Beeckman
Rhode Island
Hope Street
Edward D. Kunz
Oye
Goodyear Tire
DODGE
Franklin Street Garage CO
Ford
A. Deslauriers
Tel
Hamill’s Dry Goods
Paramount Presents
Charlie Chaplin
Dorothy Dalton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!